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Monkeypox Update: 10/10/22
Total monkeypox case numbers continue to climb, but the rate of new infections may be slowing down.
Preventing Pregnancy-Related Deaths
The vast majority of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, according to new data.
Hurricane Safety and Health
Hurricane season is here. There's no better time than now to learn how to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy.
Melatonin for Kids? Not So Fast
Thinking about giving melatonin to your child? Read this first.
Long COVID: What You Need to Know
COVID symptoms usually last no more than a week or two. But there are some major exceptions to that rule.
Weight Loss Rx May Slash Diabetes Risk
A prescription weight loss drug may cut the risk of type 2 diabetes by more than half.
A New Rx for ALS
There's a new medication to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Fraudulent COVID-19 Products: Your Guide
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about fraudulent coronavirus products.
NSAIDs and Heart Failure Risk
Got diabetes? You may want to ask your doctor before taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Another TikTok Challenge Goes Wrong
Another recent TikTok trend, called the #OneChipChallenge, has been sending some to the emergency room.